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BRIEFS

October 25, 2012

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OOCL quarterly volumes rise 3.4pc, revenues up 10.9pc to US$1.6 billion Containership supply growth rate down to 5.1pc from 9.7pc at 2010 peak Cosco CEO says China's economy strong enough to lift shipping sector China's 3rd quarter shipping industry prosperity index falls to 78 points Japan's September exports to China fall 14pc after 9.9pc August drop Rwanda and Tanzania sign pact to end cross border non-tariff barriers Cargotec signs US$26 million Pentagon deal for rough-terrain forklifts CMA CGM founder Jacques Saade wins CI Lifetime Achievement Award EU delivers 'statement of objections' against UPS planned TNT buyout Hong Kong airport volume increases 6.8pc in September to 347,000 tonnes TIACA and ICAO enhance cooperation levels in air cargo transport field

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Action needed on places of refuge & casualty investigations: ICS Freight forwarders warned against moving goods to Iran Freight rates fall on Asia-US/Europe trade Guangzhou plans massive investment in sea freight hub development project HMM announces withdrawal of USEC-Asia reefer loop Import container volume up at US ports in Sept. Lloyd's Register announces breakthrough in containership capacity Los Angeles port all set for final phase of harbour dredging Persistence pays off for shipbroker in recovering charter party commission Port of Liverpool & Manchester Ship Canal adjudged Port Authority of the Year Tiger Logistics & Eagle Logistics join hands in exclusive tie-up for Sri Lanka market Almond imports pegged at 80,000 t Raju Roadways makes rapid progress in heavy lift/super ODC transport Agriculture Ministry pitches for long-term farm ex-im policy India & Iran working on import payment issue

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
TCB Railway increases volume by 23% Spain-based TCB Railway Transport, a railfreight company belonging to the terminal operator Grup TCB, has optimised its operations, achieving a cumulative volume of over 90,000 teu... Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo land first freighter at new Quito airport The Dutch carrier Martinair is the market leader in the carriage of fresh cut flowers by air from Ecuador, as it o... Two COOs to manage Quehenberger's operational units Quehenberger Logistics has announced that Klaus Hrazdira and Christian Braunstein are to take joint control of its operational units from 1 January 2013. As COO, Hrazdira will be r... Executive reshuffle at CFL cargo Denmark and CFL cargo Deutschland The railfreight service provider CFL cargo Danmark appointed Armand Bellomi as its managing director this month (October). In June this year, Bellomi became managin... MAN participating in gigaliner field trials in Germany. Since the beginning of October, a 25.25 m long MAN road train (gigaliner) has been shuttling between the MAN logistics centres in Dachau and Salzgitter, transporting spare parts fo... India: widening work starts on national highway 8 in Rajasthan Work has started to widen the Gomati ka chauraha-Udaipur section of India's national highway 8 (NH-8) in Rajasthan. The 83-km long section will be widened to four lanes on a design... Paris to host Tiaca's Air Cargo Forum in 2016 On 3 October 2012 in Atlanta (USA), representatives of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, Air France-KLM Cargo and The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) signed an agreement... Aegean Airlines to acquire Olympic Air The Greek carrier Aegean Airlines and Marfin Investment Group (MIG) have agreed on the sale of 100% of Olympic Air to Aegean. Following the completion of the transaction, Greece-ba... P&O Ferrymasters and Horizon in one-stop shop alliance P&O Ferrymasters, one of Europe's biggest tailor-made logistics services providers, and Horizon International Cargo, one of the UK's leading independent freight forwarders, ha... Globe Express Services expands in Middle East The logistics service provider Globe Express Services (Overseas Group/GES OG) has opened its Dammam terminal yard in Saudi Arabia (KSA), a 23,000 sqm facility that includes an open... Huawei chooses DHL as its Hungarian logistics partner DHL's international presence, its vast experience in production logistics, reliability, unique bundling of quality service, capacity and fast implementation of solutions have led t... Kuehne + Nagel launches e-commerce platform for Lego playmaterials Kuehne + Nagel Belgium has implemented a logistics e-commerce platform and warehouse management system for the Lego Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of play material... Evergreen Line and Hanjin Shipping announce winter programme for CEM/CUS service In response to the seasonal drop in market demand, the Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line and the South Korean carrrier Hanjin Shipping implemented a capacity adjustment to ...

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
NASSCO delivers final ship in T-AKE class Progress in talks aimed at ending U.S. port dispute Ship Finance International buys two car carriers OSG: The sharks start to circle Keppel FELS delivers refurbished and upgraded jack-up

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Experts deliver ethics report to Port of Seattle Commissioners Freight project safety program working at Port of Vancouver, USA US/Canada enter into cargo security pilot program Port of Tacoma sees gains in September container numbers Commerce Department pleased with new US/Panama trade agreement

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Suffolk port packs a punch Felixstowe, the only UK port to handle ultra-large container vessels, squares up to its rivals MPC links up with Thien & Heyenga As well as boxship marketing deal, company also gains major stake in Contchart Contagious debt Engineering and maintenance firms join bunker suppliers in seeing unpaid bills Keeping up with the Jones China's new cabotage regulation does not go as far as its US cousin Advisers appointed for $1.8bn Scandlines sell-off Owners Allianz Capital Partners and 3i Group could dispose of Baltic ferry operator next year OSG filing triggers DHT vessel writedown Tanker company charges hefty impairment for second time in a year Slowdown in fleet growth linked to capesize rates surge Fresh analysis shows overlap between fall in deliveries and a jump in Chinese demand for iron ore imports HES Beheer profits lifted 9.1% on higher liquid bulk volumes Botlek Tank Terminal joint venture with Noble Group expected to make 'positive contribution' Your move, CSA China's shipowners lose a round in their spat with cargo owners Singapore poised to start crucial role in LNG New import terminal will spur flexibility as cargoes are shipped on vessels on the spot market within Asia APL in triple post-panamax boxship deal Three MISC vessels booked for year ahead Euronav forecasts a winter chill for VLCCs Charters just barely cover the daily amount it costs to run a very large crude carrier Samudera profits drop by 64% Fall comes despite 12% rise in volumes HPH Trust sees quarterly profits drop 9% Slowdown in Europe and rise in costs hit bottom line Wei mulls Arctic cruise shipping Is it a whim or a concrete plan in making? JNPT expansion plans hit as PSAI concession is withdrawn Consortium's delays in signing contract puts $1.2bn terminal project at risk ASF economics committee forecasts two more years of pain Liner shipping represents only partial exception Ningbo Marine taken over by power company customer Move runs afoul of Chinese shipowners' plans Minoan to add Trieste to Adriatic route Move aimed at bolstering traffic as Grimaldi appeals for service rationalisation DFDS in ship reshuffle on Channel routes Changes designed to boost services from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk OSG insists it can still pay its way No immediate risk of default for owners or suppliers, says company OSG should produce a detailed restructuring plan Quick filing under Chapter 11 could be catastrophic Costamare profit beats expectations Owner wins new charters to minimise rechartering risk Chinese ports' box throughput rises 8% in the first nine months Country's northernmost port to build 200,000 tonnes ore berth Maersk agrees sale of smaller vessels Former segment of Broström fleet to remain in Sweden under Thun Group Only the lowest tier of PMSCs will die out, says PVI If prices fall, then so will standards, claims Mackenzie Green Shell shipping chief calls for a sustainable solution in Somalia Sharing data across the industry needs to improve, says Henderson IMB chief condemns cover-up of pirates' attempted attacks Shipowners fear further incidents while PMSCs keep silent because of concern over legal liabilities, says Mukundan

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
CSAV extends Virginia port contract CHILE'S box line CSAV has agreed on a five-year contract extension with Port of Virginia Skou warns on box newbuildings MAERSK Line's CEO Søren Skou has warned that a new surge in newbuilding contracts for box ships could be risky in view of weakening industry fundamentals MSC adds momentum to reefer rise SHIPPERS of perishable commodities are facing steep freight increases in 2013 as major carriers join Maersk's scheme to seek higher reefer rates DHT: OSG still pays its bills OSG REMAINS current in its charter payments, but DHT's CEO Svein Moxnes Harfjeld confirmed on today's conference call that his group is preparing for the worst MPC, Thien & Heyenga combine charter desks GERMAN shipping consolidation is progressing this week with a deal between shipmanagers/owners MPC Steamship and Thien & Heyenga to combine chartering units Costamare says it's poised for more growth COSTAMARE has posted higher profits than expected and signalled heightened interest in asset-buying opportunities China thinks carbon tax CHINA'S transport ministry told a Beijing legal conference today it is working on a carbon exchange or carbon tax for domestic shipping DNB: Euronav could be forced into selling ships EURONAV might be compelled to sell some ships to avoid raising funds from the capital markets, said DNB Bank warned today ICTSI buys 35% of terminal's shares PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI has completed acquiring 35% of the shares in a Pakistani container terminal Ningbo Marine acquired SHANGHAI-listed Ningbo Marine today received a bid for 64.58% of the company for RMB2.03Bn ($322.2M) COSCO studies Arctic tourism COSCO president Jiafu Wei has hinted that the giant Chinese conglomerate might add an Arctic tourism unit Maersk Tankers sells SNE unit to Thun MAERSK Tankers, a division of Danish giant AP Møller-Maersk, said today it plans to sell its Small Northwest Europe unit to the Swedish group Thun HPH Trust posts 23% jump in profits SINGAPORE-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust said net profits for the first nine months of this year increased 23% year on year Singapore to plans LNG terminal expansion SINGAPORE plans to add a fourth storage tank at its LNG terminal on Jurong Island, the trade & industry ministry said today Asian gas price linkage urged ASIAN natural gas buyers are likely to continue griping about high prices in the short term, the Gas Asia conference heard today

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Eastbound Trans-Pacific Spot Container Rates Decline The average eastbound trans-Pacific spot rate fell for the second consecutive week as peak-season demand waned. The Drewry Container Rate Benchmark for shipping a 40-foot-equivalent container unit from Hong Kong to Los Angeles slipped 1.6 percent or $43 to $2,606 per FEU. The benchmark rate is 76.3 percent higher than the same... Net Income Sinks at Costamare Costamare's third quarter net income fell to $12.5 million from $17.4 million a year ago as the Greek container ship owner's charter revenue slipped 5 percent to $94.9 million. The NYSE-listed company reported adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization of $62.5 million, down from $72.9 million in the third...

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Maritime 'lepers' need a Good Samaritan After a mid-Atlantic onboard explosion ripped through a cargo hold of the MSC Flaminia on July 14, tragically claiming the lives of three seafarers and forcing ... Chinese ports still ahead The nine month throughput for the top ten container ports in China shows little sign of serious impact so far from the dramatic slowdown in European markets, suggesting ... Evergreen refutes Alphaliner 'market share' claims Evergreen's share of global capacity may have risen for the first time in five years as new vessels join the carrier's fleet, but the Taiwanese line has insisted ... Turkon scoops award in 10th anniversary year Wall St dive spells trouble for Obama With the American presidential elections just three weeks away, and incumbent Barack Obama said to be neck-and-neck with Republican rival Mitt Romney, the last ... ESC's Wiesehahn-Vrijman says service is not good enough Marco Wiesehahn-Vrijman, a member of the European Shippers' Council (ESC) Maritime Transport Council, has criticised most aspects of today's liner companies' services.Addressing ... Alliances need to expand Further capacity needs to be trimmed and the alliances need to be expanded if the Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades are to be returned to some kind of health.At ...

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Buy now, raise later Buy ships now, raise more capital later is the message from Greek containership owner Costamare following its latest trip to Wall Street. Timing is everything There isn't a pressing need for Overseas Shipholding Group's banks to force the company into bankruptcy or foreclose on its tankers, according to an attorney from Bracewell & Giuliani. Debt dominates chat CRT Capital was bombarded by a flood of queries from traders Wednesday in anticipation of a conference call to discuss the legal consequences of financial turmoil at Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). Euronav cashes VLCC Euronav has moved to boost its bank balance with the sale of a VLCC. Brazil helps capes fly A spike in iron ore shipments from Brazil to China is helping a recovery in the capesize market, DNB says. Ningbo Marine sold off Chinese bulker owner Ningbo Marine Company has been taken over by one of its clients, Zhejiang Provincial Energy (ZPE). Life boat pinched Robbers have made off with a life raft from a Korean heavy-lift vessel in the Philippines. Solstad back Down Under Solstad Offshore is sending a second offshore vessel to Australia to work on the Gorgon LNG project. V Ships fined The US Coast Guard (USCG) has fined V Ships Leisure USA following the grounding of a cruiseship in August. OSG poses threat to pool Uncertainty surrounding the fate of Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) may take a toll on the performance of a tanker pool that trades most of its VLCCs, sources said Wednesday. Norwegian lawyers merge Norwegian lawyers Simonsen and Vogt & Wiig are merging to build their presence in the shipping and offshore oil and gas sectors. Triyards earnings soar Triyards has revealed a huge spurt in earnings over the past year as it released its maiden set of results as a listed company. Brazilians fund newbuild Brazilian oil and mining giants Petrobras and Vale are teaming up to finance the construction of a new survey ship. SFL in car carrier bow John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has confirmed its entry into the car carrier sector with the purchase of two ships. MyFerryLink wants cash Eurotunnel has warned that the new MyFerryLink cross-Channel service is under threat as liquidators hold on to cash promised during the collapse of SeaFrance. Nordea remains open Nordea claims it remains open for shipping business despite shouldering loan losses of EUR 54m ($69.84m) linked to the industry during the third quarter. Mixed bag for EOC EOC's numbers have again been blighted by one of its two FPSO units lying idle. Wage wait goes on Former crewmen of a Sri Lankan cargoship are still fighting to claim back-pay 10 months after signing off. Half of yards empty Almost half of the world's shipyards will run out of orders by the end of this year, Deutsche Bank says. Docker killed by pipes A stevedore has been crushed to death by falling steel pipes on a Chinese bulker in the US. Thun swallows Maersk ships Maersk Tankers has sold off a fleet of small tankers to joint-venture partner, Erik Thun. Box first for China China-Mult Trans starts debut Russian Far East containership run. Fire hits ro-pax A Canadian passengership was forced to return to port after a fire in a bow thruster compartment. Brazil gig for Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce has won a £24m ($38.4m) order to design and equip four platform supply vessels (PSVs) for a Brazilian shipowner. CVSC confirms duo China Venezuela Shipping Co (CVSC) has confirmed brokers' reports of a double VLCC order in China. DHT in big write-down DHT Holdings has been forced to write-down the carry value of its fleet by $92.5m in the wake of OSG crisis. OW Bunker buys Bergen OW Bunker has acquired Norwegian rival Bergen Bunkers in a move that consolidates the Scandinavian bunker scene. APT back at NASSCO American Petroleum Tankers (APT) has booked provisional orders for two product tankers at National Steel and Shipbuilding Co (NASSCO). Stealth skipper fined The captain of a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier has been fined following his use of weighted heaving lines at a port in the UK. Maersk eyes Curlew exit Shell and ExxonMobil are in talks about the possible acquisition of an FPSO from AP Moller Maersk. Asian coup continues Reed Smith's Asian expansion campaign continued this week with the addition of another attorney.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
GSF welcomes NZ inquiry into liner antitrust exemption The country's commerce minister on Sept. 3 asked the New Zealand Parliament Commerce Committee to consider proposals to transition international shipping to a normal competition regime governed by 1986 Commerce Act. U.S. Shippers Association to use GT Nexus MSC applies $1,500 reefer rate hike globally Jan. 1 The increase, $1,500 per reefer container, follows one announced by Maersk Line in September. "Current levels of reefer rates are inadequate to offset the very high and increasing operating costs being incurred," MSC said. APT to order ships if granted Title XI guarantee The carrier will build two new tankers at NASSCO's shipyard in San Diego, but said it's commitment to build the ships is contingent on approval of a $340 million Title XI loan guarantee from MarAd. ILA, USMX complete two days of talks "As a result of today's discussions, the parties will have their respective committees review their positions and analyze associated costs," FMCS Director George H. Cohen said in a statement. "Meanwhile, the parties' subcommittees will continue to meet in an effort to resolve additional outstanding issues." CSAV extends contract at Port of Virginia Halifax, CN add joint India rep C.H. Robinson reports higher 3Q profit Norfolk Southern profit hit by downturn in coal Ship Finance acquires car carriers Descartes bolsters European mussel supplier GES names Hughes CEO FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Zim adds Ashdod to transatlantic Med loop The loop, which links the U.S. East Coast and Mediterranean ports, will have a rotation of Haifa, Piraeus, Genoa, Tarragona, Halifax, New York, Savannah, Kingston, Tarragona, Ashdod, and Haifa. Crowley names VPs WTO panel set up for U.S.-China auto dispute

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Rotterdam mid-week prices continue to fall Strong buyer interest in Gibraltar. Italian shipowner's restructuring close to completion Plan has bank and shareholder support. IMO regulations 'will help owners save fuel' SEEMP will encourage best practice; newbuild tanker 13% better than EEDI requirement, Kyklades Maritime Corporation tells press conference. Lightweight fire insulation could cut bunker consumption Lighter insulation brings increased efficiency, says UK company. Fourth tank for Singapore's LNG terminal Expanding capacity will be a 'catalyst' for LNG bunkering, trading and break bulk services. Dan-Bunkering hires new trader Saaid is multi-lingual and comes from outside the bunker industry. Mid-week bunker prices continue to dip at Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Chimbusco Qinhuangdao ahead of sales target The Qinhuangdao branch reaches its bonded bunkers target 'three months advance', says Chimbusco. Three senior members to leave Brightoil Singapore-based director reportedly joining OW Bunkers in November. Fuel changeover requires greater awareness from crew, says P&I club 'Very important' for crew to be familiar with properties of fuel supplied, says Gard. BP commences $20 million fuel terminal expansion Expansion of Australia terminal will allow company to 'further optimise' shipping operations at its refinery. Bunker prices to 'remain a concern' Singapore-listed shipping firm posts 64% decline in Q3 profit. Shipyard launches first hybrid tug ASD 2810 Hybrid tug fitted with battery packs and solar panels, says Damen Shipyards.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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